Ready to kick off your preparation for the IELTS test? There is a wealth of resources and practice material you can explore on the IELTS website. This 'A to Z of IELTS’ will delve into a range of different topics to help you better prepare for the test efficiently.
If you are looking to improve your vocabulary by adding a few more idioms to your repertoire or need a few tips to boost your grammatical range and pronunciation for a high band score, follow this space to learn about the A to Z of the IELTS test.
A is for action verbs
Add more oomph to your sentences by using some powerful action verbs starting with "A". Read this article to learn more.
B is for 'blue' and 'black' idioms
Brighten up your language by adding some colourful idioms to your vocabulary.
C is for 'collocations'
A collocation is two or more words that occur frequently together. Read this article to learn more.
D is for Dos and Don'ts
Booked in for an IELTS test? Follow these do's and don'ts to give yourself the best chance of a high band score.
E is for Essays
Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.
F is for Free Preparation Material
At IDP, we offer a wide variety of free preparation materials to help test takers improve their chances in their upcoming test.
G is for Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Grammatical range and accuracy is one of the key assessment criteria in the IELTS test. Take a closer look at what it constitutes.
H is for Hyperboles
Hyperboles are often used by native speakers and you may want to consider using them in the IELTS Speaking test to enhance your band score.
I is for Intonation
Intonation is an important part of your speaking as it can help indicate meaning. Focus on this area in your IELTS test preparation.